Guide TU1260MS 1280X1024 Thermal & Day/Night Rifle Scope 60MM 2.3X Laser Rangefinder
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Description
The Guide TU1260MS is the flagship: a 1280x1024 thermal rifle scope with a full day/night digital channel and the most resolution and reach Guide builds.
The thermal side is a 1280x1024 12-micron sensor on a 60mm lens at 2.3x base magnification with a built-in laser rangefinder and a 2560x2560 QHD display (15mK NETD). A 1920x1080 digital day/night channel adds true daytime color and IR night vision.
Thermal reads heat, not light, so this scope works in daylight as well as after dark. In daytime it pulls game out of heavy cover, shade, and tree lines by the heat signature a day optic can't see, then at night it owns the dark.
Built for night predator and hog work: feral hogs and pigs, coyotes (yotes), bobcat, fox, and raccoon (coon), plus general predator and varmint control on the ranch. Mounts on an AR-15, bolt gun, or your hog rig.
Which Guide is right for you?
The TU1260MS is the top of the line: 1280 resolution for the longest detection and the sharpest image, a 60mm lens for maximum reach, plus a day/night digital channel. If you don't need 1280 or fusion, the 640x512 TU650 and TU635 cost far less. The TU1250M is the 50mm 1280 model below this.
Key Features
- 1280x1024 thermal sensor, flagship resolution and range
- 60mm lens, 2.3x base magnification
- Built-in laser rangefinder
- Dual channel: thermal plus a 1920x1080 day/night digital scope
- 2560x2560 QHD thermal display, 15mK NETD
- One optic for thermal, day, and night; AR and magnum rated
What's in the Box
Ships as a complete Guide kit: the thermal scope, quick-detach Picatinny mount, rechargeable battery pack, charger and USB-C cable, lens cloth, and manual. Call us at 252-431-6001 to confirm the exact kit for your model before you order.
Common Questions
Does a thermal scope work in the daytime?
Yes. Thermal detects heat, not light, so it works day or night. In daylight it's deadly for finding game bedded in thick cover or shade.
Is it legal to hunt with a thermal scope?
Thermal is legal for hogs and most non-game predators in many states, but night-hunting rules vary by state and species. Check your state regulations before you hunt.
Does it have a built-in rangefinder?
Yes, a built-in laser rangefinder is integrated, so you range the target without taking your eye off the reticle.
Will it hold zero on my AR or magnum?
Yes, it's rated for hard-recoiling rifles and holds zero. We can walk you through the one-time zero before you head out.
Guide vs Pulsar or ATN, how do they stack up?
Guide builds the same 12-micron sensors found in scopes costing far more, which is why hunters pick them for the value. Call us and we'll compare honestly against what you're considering.
What makes the 1280 sensor worth it?
A 1280x1024 sensor sees farther and resolves finer detail than a 640, so you identify and range game at longer distances. Paired with the day/night channel it's the most capable scope Guide makes.
Not sure which Guide fits your hunt? Carolina Sportsman Outfitters has been outfitting hunters since 2015. Call us at 252-431-6001 and we'll match the right Guide thermal to your rifle and your setup.
Backed by the Guide USA warranty and CSO's expert product support. Financing available at checkout, no credit needed. Military and First Responders are encouraged to use their credentials in the cart before checkout.
